Hans Wegner prototype

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15/05/2009 1:30 am

My aunt bought a Hans Wegner chair in the 1950's directly from the man himself. It looks like a big satellite dish and is the most comfortable chair in America. Orange-brown, looks like a jack-o'lantern actually. It's been kicking around our family now for the past 25 years since she died. The chair itself is a prototype, only 6 were made. I have a picture but no web link. I can email the photo to anyone.

I'd like to restore it as best I can (it's already been re-covered twice) using original materials. Does anyone have an idea where I might find these, or even where to start?

Thanks

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15/05/2009 2:02 am

You may
e-mail it to me, and I will post it.
sdrdesign@yahoo.com

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15/05/2009 2:09 am

Lounge chair proto manuf. by Johannes Hansen..
...late 40's, never mass produced...almost similar to Circle chair sans upholstery...originally orange fabric w/ black leather...$3,000-4,000±..

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15/05/2009 3:19 am

Would love to see it
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15/05/2009 10:05 pm

im in
show me the chair n i'll show u the money

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SDR

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16/05/2009 2:20 am

Here's the chair.
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16/05/2009 2:40 am

Errr
This is the same photo as the one on architonic.
Do you now own this chair?

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16/05/2009 5:05 am

Ahhh, an upholstered Peacock...
Ahhh, an upholstered Peacock chair.

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rockybird

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16/05/2009 5:28 am

unique
I love it.

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Tulipman

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17/05/2009 12:37 am

Wow! Fabulous!!
Just a great piece!

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(@jd)

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18/05/2009 8:44 pm

i own it
I found this photo a few years ago online; it's the same chair. About 20 years ago my dad had it reupholstered in denim (it's true). Not a peacock chair. I'd love to restore it. thanks

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18/05/2009 8:51 pm

I see....
So you don't own the exact chair that is pictured.
A reputable upholsterer (perhaps one that specializes in modern) maybe be able to do the job based on the photo. I wonder what type of foam / padding was used for the arms and the headrest...

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